Who Would Win?

by Sophie Li Age 10

Published March 4, 2023

The narrator wonders what to do when a competitor lies about the outcome of a race What if a lobster...
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Reading with My Sister

by Minghan Tang Age 12

Published January 15, 2023

The narrator recalls quiet mornings reading with their sister When I was four years old, I moved to America with...
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Bloody Head

by Samuelle Torres Age 11

Published January 15, 2023

Samuelle is rushed to the ER after bumping his head at the playground I don’t know why this happened. I...
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The Apartment

by Viviana Perez Age 12

Published December 28, 2022

The narrator says goodbye to her great-grandmother’s apartment Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022  I’m going to miss Gram’s apartment a lot....
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Precious Snow

by Mia Xu Age 11

Published December 26, 2022

The narrator relishes the first snow of the year When the snow first fell this year, it was in the...
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The Magic Desk

by Noah Xia Age 9

Published October 28, 2022

An ode to a desk It’s heavy, old, and has scribbles all over its body. But it is mine, and...
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Unconditionally

by Louise Johnson Age 11

Published October 25, 2022

The narrator finally has enough money to buy the tea set she’s coveted—but at what cost? I should have felt...
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Building a Cathedral: An Interview with My Grandfather

by Georgia Marshall Age 13

Published October 24, 2022

Inspired by a conversation with her grandfather, the writer reflects on what makes a meaningful life Almost eight hundred years...
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Trapped

by Mengxin Sun Age 13

Published October 15, 2022

Stuck on a ride at an indoor water park, the narrator panics “Fine! Let’s just get it over with.” I...
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A New Yoda

by Iwan Lee Age 10

Published September 21, 2022

The narrator recalls the day she brought her dog, Yoda, home Screech!!! Our car came to a halt at a...
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